Automation & Controls Engineer
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Job Location:
Columbus, NE - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
6 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Location: Columbus OH
Type: Full-time
We are looking for an Automation & Controls Engineer to join our expanding internal automation team. This role is for someone who digs into root causes not just symptoms - someone who drives long-term improvements rather than just firefights day-to-day issues. You will be heavily involved in PLC programming HMI/SCADA design and process control optimization particularly on Rockwell systems.
Key Responsibilities-
Develop maintain and optimize PLC code using Studio 5000 (ladder logic FBDs).
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Design and deploy HMI/SCADA systems using FactoryTalk View SE/ME.
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Configure and manage Batch control systems using FactoryTalk Batch following ISA-88 standards (area models phases recipes).
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Troubleshoot DCS (Distributed Control System) issues identify root causes and implement long-term solutions.
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Lead or assist in commissioning and startup of control systems (new or modified).
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Support electrical design instrumentation and networking tasks on occasion.
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Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance process control and automation.
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Provide training and technical support to DCS users.
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Define and enforce programming standards and best practices.
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Contribute to strategic automation initiatives and long-term planning.
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Bachelors degree in Electrical Mechanical Chemical or Computer Engineering.
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3 6 years of experience in industrial automation & controls.
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Proficiency in Rockwell Automation platforms:
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Studio 5000
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FactoryTalk View SE/ME
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FactoryTalk Batch
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Excellent problem-solving skills including diagnosing and resolving control system issues.
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Ability to own projects work independently and collaborate across teams.
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Experience with PlantPAx control systems
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Vision system integration (e.g. barcode scanning inspection)
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Packaging automation or downstream equipment automation
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Knowledge of data historians (e.g. PI Historian) or visualization platforms
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SQL-based data reporting
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Experience with Ignition (Inductive Automation)
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Background in batch or chemical processing
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Salary Range: $85000 (market rate; subject to candidate experience)
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Comprehensive medical dental and vision insurance
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Life insurance
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On-site fitness center with trainers
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Company-paid short-term disability
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401(k) with match
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529 Savings Plan matching
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Tuition assistance & student loan repayment support
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Paid holidays
Key Skills
- Continuous Integration
- APIs
- Automotive software
- Test Cases
- Electrical Engineering
- Junit
- Distributed Control Systems
- Testng
- Java
- Test Automation
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Selenium
